Updated September 2024: Yes, I am currently accepting new clients.
ABOUT LYNN
One of the most important components of therapy is the connection you have with your therapist. To that end, let me share a little about myself so you can get an idea if we will make a good team.
My therapeutic work is influenced by my identity as a Japanese-and-Chinese-American, my role as an adoptive parent, and my value of social justice work. I am an introvert navigating an extroverted society and value authenticity in my interactions with others.
My past work experiences providing therapy with the LGBTQ community, human-trafficking survivors, and those with a substance use disorder strongly inform my work as a therapist.
HOW I WORK
You are the expert on you. Together we will work as a team to reach your goal(s).
My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and deeply informed by your unique identity.
My goal as a therapist is to create a safe space for you to process, explore, and ultimately, to facilitate meaningful growth. Life is a journey with ups and downs and my role is to support you during the lows in order to get you back to where you need to be.
THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES
I practice as an integrative therapist meaning I piece together various components of different counseling theories to best suit you. Below is a summary of how I typically approach therapy:
SOLUTION FOCUSED THERAPY
Clients are experts on themselves
Focus on existing strengths and resources
Short-term therapy – treatment lasts for months, not years
COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (CBT)
Connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
Clients learn to recognize negative patterns of thought
Develop and utilize healthy coping skills
I may also integrate other therapeutic modalities as needed. We can discuss during an initial consultation if you require further information.
EDUCATION & LICENSE
Education:
California State University, Fullerton
M.S. in Counseling
University of California, Berkeley
B.A. in Mass Communications
License:
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #122236
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor #11594
* You can verify my licenses with the state of CA here. Please use my full name "Nicole Lynn Nishimura" to verify records.
